I’ve never quite appreciated Bloomington nights like this one. Nobody is making sounds and the wild streets are empty. The stars are out, and their light is different tonight. Usually the streetlamps hide them, but a few have managed to cut through. The moon is dark, very dark, so difficult to see I almost missed it. The bugs and small animal noises aren’t annoying tonight, they’re quite comforting and familiar. One last summer night before I fly to Dublin.

I know I’m lucky because not everyone has a pilgrimage to make in their life, a trip to help us grow as people. I know the idea has its roots in religion, but for me it was as simple as my trip to Signy de l’Abbaye this past weekend.

Hola chicos/as/ques/xs aka all of y’all!

In my life and especially in travel, getting organized has been essential to being successful. During the pre-departure process, there has been nothing more helpful than preparing a to do list. To do lists are great organization tools, particularly for when one has many things that must be completed in a set amount. They are great tools for time management, preparation and getting stuff done, in general.

Hi everyone! This post is for anyone nervous about adjusting to a new language abroad (particularly if you have heritage ties to the language), but all are welcome to read!

Tigre, a suburb of Buenos Aires, is one of the top day trip destinations from the capital city. It's easy to get to, tranquil when compared with the madness of Buenos Aires, and still has plenty of things to do. Better yet, it's situated on the Paraná Delta, which makes it ideal for boating or enjoying a waterside lunch.

Tomorrow I leave for London to start my study abroad program.

Tomorrow.

“No way. I don’t believe it.”

I remember filing all the paperwork and scheduling all the meetings that were necessary to make this dream happen.

I remember constantly feeling as though there were something else…another paper, another form, another meeting…but there’s not!

“Wait, so this is really happening?”

Being an American in Paris means getting used to a new way of living. Here are some tips to keep in mind when traveling around the City of Light.

10) Public transit will be your best friend.

I'm an incredibly nostalgic person. If you don't believe me, check out the bag of momentos I'm carrying back from Amsterdam—it's full of ticket stubs, brochures, boarding passes, business cards from favorite places, photo booth strips, and some foreign currency. I'd haphazardly thrown them into a desk drawer throughout the semester, but on my last night in Amsterdam, I carefully sorted through the physical memories of my abroad experience. There's the boarding pass to Arrecife, my first-ever solo travel experience.

Living in the center of Granada is inextricably tied with living in the shadow of the Alhambra—an old Islamic city complete with breathtaking palaces, extensive gardens, and a complex defensive system of imposing towers and walls. On any given day, walking to Plaza Nueva or along Paseo de los Tristes you can see the Alhambra and the Generalife—the beautiful almunia (aka summer palace) which served as a lavish country home for Nazarí kings starting during the 13th century.